On every crewed mission, NASA packs pouches of a potentially life-saving liquid in its cargo, known as IV (or intravenous) fluid. A simple mix of sodium chloride and purified water, it can treat up to 30% of medical conditions in flight, resolving things like dehydration, burns, and more. Crewed missions beyond low Earth orbit into […]
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Over 111,000 journeys made as Tap & Go debuts at Grand National
Merseyrail has thanked customers and partners after successfully delivering rail services for the 2026 Grand National Festival, with more than 111,000 journeys made over the three day event. This year marked a huge milestone for the network, with Tap & Go used for the first time during the Grand National, giving racegoers a quicker and […]
The tech helping LNER and Network Rail run an on-time railway
Getting customers safely and on time to their destinations are key priorities for both LNER and Network Rail. Now, that is an even greater reality, thanks to new technology. The two rail companies have partnered up to install equipment across the LNER Azuma and InterCity 225 fleets which monitors the condition of the East Coast […]
NASA Tech and Science Bound for Low Earth Orbit on Commercial Launch
Technology and science demonstrations, supported by various NASA industry collaborations and agency developments, are set to launch to low Earth orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of the company’s Transporter-16 commercial rideshare mission. These demonstrations will test thermal protection systems, advance in-space communications, deepen our understanding of Earth’s atmosphere, and foster capabilities […]
‘Clear market appetite’ for energy and data centre partnership at GCRE site
The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) has said that several blue-chip organisations have submitted formal Expressions of Interest in developing energy and data centre assets on its 700-hectare South Wales site. Over the last few months GCRE has been seeking a partner to develop Renewable Energy Sources (RES) and a Data Centre (DC) on […]
Step forward taken in quantum navigation technology for rail
Britain’s railway has taken a major step in the development of quantum navigation technologies, with new systems designed to measure train position with extreme precision now being advanced for the national rail network. Quantum inertial navigation uses ultra-sensitive sensors capable of detecting minute changes in motion and rotation. Unlike satellite-based navigation systems such as GPS, […]